“Yes, once it’s healed and you feel confident, it’s totally fine to switch out your jewelry yourself,” Thompson says. The only caveat? “Don’t take too much time to do it.” The nipple, especially in the first year, could start to close up within a few minutes.
Can I take my nipple piercing out if I don’t want it?
You could wear a certain t-shirt and they’ll think you’re ‘crazy’. Best to care about what you think. If you do want to take it out, it may help to pay a visit to your piercer, ask for some help/advice, get them to remove the jewelry. Keep it clean while and until it closes.
How long do nipple piercings take to close after removal?
Nipple piercings are one of the fastest piercing to close. When they’re new, they can close in minutes. Even after a few years, nipple piercings can close inside of a week without jewellery. For some, the hole can stay open for years on its own, although this is rare.
